Student Handbook

[Pages:47]Student Handbook

2017-18

jeffco.edu/nursing

Jefferson College Nursing Department

1000 Viking Drive ? Hillsboro, MO 63050-2441 (636) 481-3406 ? FAX (636)789-2047 ? TDD (636)789-5772

Jefferson College Bi-level Nursing Program

jeffco.edu

2017 - 2018

Jefferson College Nursing Department 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, MO 63050-2441 (636) 797-3000 x 3406 or (636) 481-3406 FAX (636) 789-2047 TDD (636) 789-5772 Nursing@jeffco.edu / jeffco.edu/nursing

Non-Discrimination Policy It is the policy of Jefferson College that no person shall, on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status, be subject to discrimination in employment or in admission to any educational program or activity of the College. In compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations, Jefferson College has adopted a procedure for resolving complaints of discrimination. The procedure is available to any Jefferson College student, employee, or applicant who feels that he or she has been discriminated against in employment, student programs, or student activities. The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) Coordinator for students is the Disability Support Services Coordinator, Office ? Technology Center 101, (636)481-3169/797-3000, ext. 3169. The College Coordinator of Title IX is the Vice President of Student Services, Office ? Student Center 205, (636)481-3200/ 797-3000, ext. 3200 or email kharvey@jeffco.edu. Students with concerns regarding any alleged discriminatory act or occurrence falling within the provisions of any of the Federal Rules and Regulations other than Title IX or ADAAA as specified above may contact the Vice President of Student Services, Office ? Student Center 205, (636)481-3200/797-3000, ext. 3200. Employees, applicants, or other individuals with concerns regarding any alleged discriminatory act or occurrence falling within the provisions of any of the Federal Rules and Regulations other than Title IX or ADAAA as specified above may contact the Director of Human Resources, Office ? Administration 133-E, (636)481-3157/797-3000, ext. 3157.

The Jefferson College Bi-level Nursing program has full approval from the Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBN).

Meet the Faculty

Kathleen Harris, MSN Ed., RN Title: Director of Nursing Office: CTE 131A Extension: 3430 Email:kharri14@jeffco.edu

Holly Boettcher, MSN, RN Title: Asst Professor ? Nursing Office: CTE 137A Extension: 3412 Email:hboettch@jeffco.edu

Barbara Haynes, MSN, RN Title: Asst Professor ? Nursing / Level II Coordinator Office: CTE 133 Extension: 3426 Email:bhaynes3@jeffco.edu

Louise Jadwisiak, CPNP, MSN, RN, CHSE Title: Asst Professor ? Nursing / Sim Lab Coordinator Office: N.E.S.T. Extension: 3548 Email:ljadwisi@jeffco.edu

Sara Long, BSN, RN Title: Assistant Professor Clinical Nursing Office: CTE 111 Extension: 3415 Email: slong1@jeffco.edu

Amy McDaniel, BSN, RN Title: Asst Professor ? Nursing Office: CTE 113 Extension: 3465 Email:amcdanie@jeffco.edu

April Norton-Gunther, MSN, RN Title: Asst Professor ? Nursing / Level I Coordinator Office: CTE 135 Extension: 3409 Email:anortong@jeffco.edu

Jamie Schneider, RN Title: Nursing Clinical Coordinator Office: CTE 137E Extension: 3404 Email:jschnei3@jeffco.edu

Sheryl Zysk, ANP-BC, RN Title: Asst Professor ? Nursing Office: CTE 109 Extension: 3448 Email:szysk@jeffco.edu

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. THE BI-LEVEL NURSING PROGRAM Introduction ................................................................................. 1 Mission Statement Philosophy of the Nursing Program Terminal Outcomes and Competencies ................................................. 2

II. ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND POLICIES Core Performance Standards .............................................................. 5 Admission Requirements Level I/PN ..................................................... 6 Admission Requirements Level II/RN ? Bridging Progression Requirements ................................................................. 7 Retention Policies (Level I/PN and Level II/RN) Retention Policies (Level I/PN) ........................................................... 8 Retention Policies (Level II/RN) Readmission Policies Graduation Requirements .................................................................. 9 Jefferson College Exit Exam Post-Graduation Licensure ................................................................. 10 Transfer to a Baccalaureate Program

III. CURRICULUM Program of Study ........................................................................... 11 Credit Hour Definition ..................................................................... 15 Clinical Options Instructional Resources Clinical Simulation Lab .................................................................... 16 Standardized Testing Textbooks/Electronic Resources

IV. EVALUATION PROCESS Grading Scale ................................................................................ 17 Student Remediation Written Work / Assignments Clinical Evaluation.......................................................................... 18

V. ATTENDANCE POLICIES Classroom .................................................................................... 19 Tardy / Early Leave Clinical........................................................................................ 20 Jury Duty Inclement Weather .......................................................................... 21

VI. PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORAL POLICIES Defining Professionalism ............................................................. 22 Student Conduct Code / Civility....................................................... 23 Student Success Process Communication Faculty Academic Advisement Social Media Policy.................................................................... 24

VII. RULES OF PROCEDURE Appeals Process....................................................................... 25 Excessive Absenteeism Appeal Process Drug and Alcohol Screening.......................................................... 26

VIII. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Nursing Student Uniform ............................................................. 27 When In Uniform Grooming Uniform Requirements / Purchasing Jewelry / Tattoos ........................................................................ 28 Name Badge Nursing Cap Viking Text Messaging Employment Services/Spring Job Fair S.A.I.N.T.S Student Health .......................................................................... 29 Mercy Hospital Campus Health Clinic

APPENDIX: NCLEX ACCOMMODATIONS MISSOURI REVISED STATUTES

NCLEX Licensure Exam Accommodations ........................................ i 335.046 License, application for ?qualifications for, fee-hearing on denial of license.................................................................................... ii 335.066 Denial, revocation, or suspension of license, grounds for, civil immunity for providing information-complaint procedures ..................... iv

The Nursing Department Student Handbook is to be used in conjunction with: Jefferson College Student Handbook Jefferson College General Catalog

ANY PART OF THE NURSING STUDENT HANDBOOK IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Approved by: Jefferson College Board of Trustees Oct. 2012 Revised Aug 2013; May 2014; May 2015, July 2016, June 2017

I. THE BI-LEVEL NURSING PROGRAM

INTRODUCTION

The Bi-level Nursing Program is committed to the development of both practical and professional nursing. Students admitted to Level I/Practical Nursing (PN) complete a course of study leading to a Jefferson College Certificate and eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Level I/PN is offered as a full-time day program with completion in one (1) year and a part-time evening program completed in two (2) years. Students meeting progression requirements are automatically admitted to Level II/Registered Nursing (RN). The second level is an Associate of Applied Science degree program leading to eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN). Both the day and evening Level II/RN programs are full-time and can be completed in one (1) year).

The program also admits LPNs directly into Level II/RN on a space available basis (bridging). The LPN must meet all entrance requirements as outlined by the program.

MISSION STATEMENT

Jefferson College Bi-Level Nursing is a student-centered educational environment that promotes critical thinking, personal growth, and professional development. The Nursing Program instills in students the value of lifelong learning, while encompassing a holistic approach to the healthcare continuum. Utilizing the program's philosophy, nursing faculty commits to graduating compassionate, knowledgeable nurses capable of excelling in a diverse world.

PHILOSOPHY OF THE NURSING PROGRAM

The following reflects the beliefs of the nursing faculty regarding nursing, the client, environment, and health. These beliefs support the College's Mission Statement.

Nursing is a holistic and scientific discipline which promotes health through use of the nursing process. It is guided by professional standards and a code of ethics. A caring profession, nursing is both autonomous and interdependent in nature. It is believed that professional nursing practice does not occur in isolation but rather requires an on-going collaboration with consumers and providers of health care.

The client is seen as an individual, family, group, or community who enters into a formal agreement for the purpose of utilizing professional nursing service. This occurs in an environment where the client and the nurse collaborate to help the client achieve an optimal level of health.

Health is a uniquely perceived dynamic continuum between wellness and illness. This continuum flows with wellness being the optimal level of functioning to illness where the client requires the interventions of the professional to regain his/her optimal level of health. This health continuum is in a constant state of flux and is influenced by each individual's physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual factors.

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 Academic success in nursing is important to the faculty. The role of each faculty member is to serve as facilitator in the process of learning, independent decision-making, critical thinking, and personal and professional growth.

Learning is a life-long process that moves from simple to complex and builds on previous and current educational and life experiences. The Jefferson College Bi-level Nursing Program is unique in that the one plus one affords the student an opportunity to practice at different levels, to include practical and professional nursing. Each student is encouraged to develop maturity and self-direction and to think critically and creatively.

TERMINAL OUTCOMES AND COMPETENCIES In accordance with the stated mission of the Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBN) to protect the public, graduates of the Bi-level Nursing Program will:

1. Function within the nurse's legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the employing health care institution or practice setting;

2. Assume responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing care provided to patients and their families;

3. Demonstrate responsibility for continued competence and nursing practice, and develop insight through reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and life-long learning;

4. Demonstrate knowledge of the Missouri Nursing Practice Act (NPA) and the Missouri Board of Nursing Rules that emphasize safety, as well as federal, state, and local government and accreditation organization safety requirements and standards;

5. Implement measures to promote quality and a safe environment for patients, self, and others; 6. Obtain instruction, supervision, or training as needed when implementing nursing procedures

or practices; 7. Comply with mandatory reporting requirements of the Missouri Nursing Practice Act; 8. Communicate and collaborate in a timely manner with members of the interdisciplinary

health care team to promote and maintain optimal health status of patients and their families; and 9. Uphold the ideals of professional behavior through accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect for others.

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